NovelEnglishGideon couldn't afford to lose his place as heir to the Baker Group. As long as he had Calliope on his side, Silas
would be sure to let Gideon continue. After all, Gideon was truly talented and incredibly smart.
Calliope had no idea she'd been manipulated by Yvette. Since her split with Fleur, she'd been knee-deep in
company matters.
Monty and Horawould drop by Calliope's office now and then. Toward the end of the workday, Valerian made
an appearance at the company.
He brought a small cake for Calliope, along with sother treats, displaying a doting demeanor.
Seeing him smile at her reminded Calliope of her childhood, the twhen she had just returned home.
She always remembered that first year back; they were all so kind to her. Even though Zelda harbored some
resentment, her brothers were always good to her.
Perhaps it was because she was the only girl. They competed to shower her with affection. Whatever she
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtwanted, they raced to provide it. Each of them seemed eager to give her the very best, though that only lasted
for a year.
When Lisette calong, everyone's focus shifted to her. They treated Lisette even better; they believed she
needed more love. Lisette was a natural actress, and every performance of hers seemed to convince them
completely.
"Callie, | picked this up on my way here. Didn't you always love cakes from this place? | remember the
strawberry one was always your favorite when you were little."
Valerian placed the cake in front of Calliope. His attempt to please her was all too obvious.
Calliope knew why. He wanted her to help Lisette as soon as possible.
She glanced at the cake with mild interest, and then looked up at Valerian. "Are you sure you remember what
cake | like?"
"Isn't it strawberry?" Valerian looked genuinely puzzled.
"That's Lisette's favorite," Calliope replied coolly.
After Lisette arrived, Calliope lost even the right to enjoy her own favorites. Since Lisette loved strawberry cake,
it becCalliope's supposed favorite too.
She had once liked strawberries herself. But after Valerian slapped her over a single strawberry, she couldn't
stand them anymore.
Valerian was oblivious to this. He couldn't understand her aversion.
He glanced over at Monty and Horatio, seeking answers from them with his eyes. Monty and Horatio, just as
clueless, shook their heads.
"Callie, don't alt girls love strawberry cake?" Valerian inquired as he chuckled awkwardly. "It's just cake after all
it's all the same. If you want something else, just tell me, an I'll
get it next time. For now, just make
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do with this one."
Calliope looked up with a slight smile. "You used to say the sthing,
ooo
ut it seems I've never really
gotten to eat what | wanted, even
after all these years."
Valerian paused, thinking. Her words
jogged his memory. It was always Lisette's favorites being bought, with Calliope being told to make do. It was
always the sexcuse.
Calliope would often get upset, resulting in her having nothing at all. And the promise of getting her favorite next
time? It was never fulfilled.
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